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Gift of Susan Palmer, 2012.544.1 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Estella Lay Colton
Gift of Susan Palmer, 2012.544.1 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Estella Lay Colton

Photographer (American, 1851 - 1928)
Photographer (American, founded 1847)
Photographer (American, born 1874)
Dateearly 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, tinytype on laquered iron plate, some on cardboard mounts or in cardboard folders
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (17.1 x 11.4cm) Folder (height x width): 11 1/4 x 7 1/4in. (28.6 x 18.4cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Susan Palmer
Object number2012.544.1-.6
DescriptionFormal studio portraits of a woman, from youth to middle age. In one portrait, she is seated, with a man and a young girl. The man has a mustache. The girl has a bow in her hair. The woman has a ring on her finger.
NotesSubject Note: Estella (or Stella) Lay Colton was the daughter of the photographer, H. E. Lay, and the wife of Herbert Colton.
Status
Not on view
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